Redcliffe State High School gives your child the best opportunity to succeed with talented and dedicated staff and programs designed to prepare students for future careers. Redcliffe High students “Soar Above and Beyond Expectations” in local, state and national competitions; the school exceeds all NAPLAN targets and, more importantly, continually achieves strong OP results giving students an edge in moving on to their chosen careers.
Facilities: Recreation areas, shady gardens, large modern hall, state-of-the-art Performing Arts Centre (The Bird’s Nest), Studio Red art space, Trade Training Centre, Science Lab, Japanese Language Centre, auditorium, gym, hospitality centre, sporting facilities, tuck shop, uniform shop.
Subjects/Electives Years 7 to 10: Key Learning Areas – English, Maths, Science, History, Study of Society & Environments, Health & Physical Education, The Arts, Technology, Languages Other Than English.
Electives Year 9 – The Arts, Accelerated Music Programme, School of Excellence – Drama, School of Excellence – Visual Art, Business Studies, Geography, Hospitality, Information, Communication and Technology, Japanese, Technology and Design.
Subjects/Electives Year 10: Year 10 is the transition into the senior phase of learning year. Students in Year 10 develop Senior Education and Training Plans (SETPs). Year 10s will chose three electives.
Subjects/Electives Years 11 and 12: Students in Year 11 and 12 study a range of Authority, Authority Registered Subjects and stand-alone VET certificates. Students may also opt to undertake a School Based Traineeship or Apprenticeship (if available). Subjects – English (A), English Communication, Maths A/B/C, Pre-Vocational Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Technology Studies, USC Reddiengineers Program, Reddilab Trade Training Centre – Introduction to Laboratory Skills, Reddilab TTC – University Head Start Pathway to Science & Allied Health, Modern History, Ancient History, Legal Studies, Geography, Social & Community Studies, Drama, Music, Film & Television, Authority Art, Multi Arts Studies, Visual Arts Studies, Media Studies, Centre for Artistic Development, Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre & Events: Sound & Lighting, Certificate II in Live Production, Theatre & Events, Model & Prop Making, Accounting, Business Communication & Technologies, Economics, Certificate II in Business, Information Technology Systems, Certificate II in Information, Digital Media & Technology, Technology Studies, Graphics, Manufacturing: Certificate I in Engineering, Furnishing Studies, Certificate I Construction, Hospitality, Certificate II in Hospitality, Certificate II in Tourism, Early Childhood, Community Services Work (Childcare Focus) Certificate II, Japanese, Chinese, French, German, Indonesian, Physical Education, Recreation Studies, Rugby League Excellence – Certificate III in Fitness, Certificate III in Sport & Recreation.
Sport: School sport runs on a Wednesday afternoon for Senior students and Thursday afternoon for Juniors (Year 7 and 8).
Extracurricular activities: Christian Dialogue Group, Debating and Public Speaking, F1 in Schools, Introducing Infinite Racing – the Think Pink team, Student Representative Council (SRC), YAP Group, Instrumental Music Program, Music Parent Fundraising Committee, Redcliffe Musical Theatre group, Senior Choir, String Ensemble.
Welfare and personal development: Guidance Officer, two Chaplains, School Based Youth Health Nurse, School Based Police Officer (SBPO) and Student Support Centre known as the Blue Room.
Special features: Learning Support provides support and assistance to students with specific learning difficulties and learning disabilities through adjustment of educational programs in consultation with class teachers.